The US dollar index slipped to 4,076.15, a drop of 12.97 points or 0.32% as markets await the highly anticipated non‑farm payroll (NFP) data. Gold fell 12.97 points to $4,076.15, silver slid 0.28 points to $52.095, WTI crude declined 1.21 points to $89.31, and Brent slipped 1.20 points to $97.09. Copper edged up 0.0055 points to $6.2755, aluminum fell 8.55 points to $3,052.95, and natural gas climbed 0.058 points to $3.005. The weaker dollar and subdued commodity prices suggest a potential shorting of the USD and a cautious stance on energy futures. Traders might consider defensive plays in gold and copper, while keeping an eye on the NFP release for possible directional shifts. Volatility is expected to spike after the data, so risk management remains paramount.